Good catch -- I've been somewhat disconnected from the financials in some areas and hadn't seen this. Just looked it up... that certainly helps out with FCF for 2009 and 2010. I mean, it takes the need for $60MM for CF for each year, right out of the picture.
As you'll recall, the MLB escrow payment was to be used for the 2011 and 2012 season, so being able to use them for 2009 and 2010 is very helpful -- and the fact that they do not need to re-fund the escrow account shows some level of confidence by MLB in Sirius XM.
Well FWIW, this is kind of a big deal for me... I've been very focused on FCF for a long time and see this as big. I'm sorry I didn't see it earlier. Between this and the NASCAR escrow release -- the total of $80MM being paid out from escrow for 2009, could be the difference in the company having positive Operating cashflow for the full year -- with the only negative draw being on the satellite launch expenses.
This changes the picture somewhat for me... thanks.
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